South West Architects. Thoughtful, bespoke and creative design.

We are architects and interior designers working across the South West from studios in Bristol and Appledore on the North Devon coast.

Our work for private homeowners includes one-off new build houses, barn conversions, extensions, remodelling and interior design projects.

Commercial client work includes regeneration projects, farm diversification, housing and mixed-use developments, education, leisure, tourism and hospitality schemes.

Our team of South West Architects

Our RIBA Chartered Practice includes a small, energetic, talented team.

Together, we have an impressive breadth of experience covering residential and commercial projects of all sizes, shapes and scale across the UK.

We might be compact in size but our ideas are big, and so are our capabilities.

We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding work whilst maintaining a highly personalised, friendly service.

A sense of place

We are lucky to be based in the beautiful fishing village of Appledore on the North Devon Coast and in the City of Bristol. Both locations enable us to draw inspiration from our surroundings and respond to each brief with imagination and originality.

As South West Architects, we want to create unique spaces that are connected to place and community.

Sustainable architecture and construction

We are members of the Passivhaus Trust and the Association for Environment Conscious Building.

We have certified Passivhaus designers in-house and appreciate the benefits of the Passivhaus approach. All our projects incorporate its benefits where viable on a practical and financial level. For more information, follow this link.

Our process

When you instruct us, you become part of our project design team and we’ll work collaboratively through your project. Follow this link for more information about our process for the design and delivery of your home, including frequently asked questions.

Project locations in the South West

We are lucky to design and deliver residential and commercial projects across the South West. Past and present project locations include Axminster, Barnstaple, Exeter, Newquay, Lyme Regis and Plymouth.

What our clients say about us

Justin and the team understood our wants and needs for our dream house immediately. We felt included and listened to throughout and were challenged and pleased in equal measure which has got us our planning approval! I would definitely recommend this team to work with they are professional friendly and super organised. Great team! We look forward to moving further through our process with you guys.

Nicole Gvalda.